The dark onyx that separated Aljira from the mortal realm bisected the tangerine-painted sky and dark red sands like a static disruption of nature. The thick wall of magyck and wards coiled and rolled like ominous thunderclouds, as if the border itself was alive.
Interesting to note: black onyx is used to protect against evil spirits, but is also “a shield against energies that drain physical and emotional vitality” so possible foreshadowing there.
Anyway, just pretty (I love the red sand detail)
